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Victoria Falls: Drug suspect ingests evidence in attempt to evade justice

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5 months ago

August 30, 2024

BY STAFF REPORTER

Victoria Falls police have arrested two individuals for selling drugs, and in a shocking turn of events, one of the suspects attempted to ingest the evidence upon arrest.

Lloyd Burati (33), the first accused, and Ronald Kukuwa (29), both from Mkhosana, have been charged with possession of specially restricted preparation without authority.

According to sources, on Thursday at around 7am, detectives received information that the first accused was in possession of dangerous drugs at his residence.

Upon arrival, detectives knocked on the accused person’s door, which was opened by Burati.

After introducing themselves and explaining their mission, Burati granted permission for a search. A systematic search led to the recovery of one sachet of suspected methamphetamine in his left trouser pocket.

However, Burati claimed he bought the drugs from Ronald Kukuya. At around 7:30am, Burati was seen with a US$20 note, proceeding to house number 5378 to buy drugs.

Police detectives followed him in a private vehicle, witnessing the exchange of money and drugs between Burati and Kukuwa.

When approached, Kukuwa ingested the sachets of drugs.

Cornered, Kukuwa led detectives to his room, where a transparent plastic paper containing suspected methamphetamine was found in a shoe-sized cardboard box on his bed.

Both accused were taken to the police station and will appear in court on Friday.

The total recovered methamphetamine weighed 210 grams, valued at US$1 050.

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Jambezi officer of the law turns alleged rapist

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3 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A 39-year-old police officer stationed at Jambezi has been arraigned before the Victoria Falls Magistrates’ Court on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl. The alleged incident occurred on January 18, at around 12:30 am, when the accused officer reportedly pounced on the minor, who was with her cousin at the time.

According to the allegations, the police officer questioned the two girls about their presence at that late hour, and they explained that they were waiting for their sister. The accused then dragged the 13-year-old behind a nearby shop, where he fondled her breasts, kissed her, and ultimately raped her.

In an attempt to silence his victim, the police officer bought her two soft drinks, two packets of biscuits, and a bottle of opaque beer. The accused has been remanded to February 7, pending further proceedings.

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Victoria Falls man appears in court for rape of 13-year-old girl

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3 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A Victoria Falls man was arraigned before the Victoria Falls Magistrates Court on charges of raping a 13-year-old girl.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the alleged incident occurred on October 10, last year, at around 7 pm, at a house in Chinotimba Township.

The accused allegedly entered the complainant’s bedroom while she was alone, forcefully undressed her, and raped her.

After the assault, he threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone.

The matter only came to light on January 12, when the complainant confided in her aunt about her ordeal.

The case has been remanded to tomorrow.

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Victoria Falls man jailed for defying protection order, threatening ex-wife’s life

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3 days ago

January 27, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A Victoria Falls man has been sentenced to ten months in prison for violating a protection order and threatening to kill his ex-wife.

According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the man breached the protection order by visiting his ex-wife’s home, where he threatened her with a knife and hurled vulgar insults.

The court heard that the protection order had been issued to protect the ex-wife from her former husband’s abusive behavior.

However, the man flagrantly disregarded the order, putting his ex-wife’s life in danger.

In passing sentence, the magistrate emphasized the seriousness of violating protection orders and the need to protect victims of domestic violence.